Postdoctoral Fellow - IGCT T32 Training Program

MD Anderson Cancer Center; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cancer research institution is recruiting for postdoctoral fellow positions within the Image Guided Cancer Therapy Training Program. Candidates will undergo rigorous multi-disciplinary research training focusing on image guided therapies, involving hands-on experience, mentorship, and support in grant writing. Eligible applicants must have completed an MD or PhD within the past three years. Opportunities for clinical shadowing are included, making this an ideal role for those looking to advance their careers in cancer research.

Qualifications

• Strong desire to pursue research in image guided cancer therapies.
• Completion of MD, PhD, or equivalent within three years of degree completion.
• Hold U.S. citizenship or permanent residency.

Responsibilities

• Engage in multi-disciplinary research training in image guided cancer therapy.
• Work with mentors to develop an adaptable training plan.
• Participate in clinical shadowing and seminars.

Skills

Research in image guided cancer therapies

Clinical shadowing

Grant writing

Education

MD, PhD, or MD/PhD

Job description

The Image Guided Cancer Therapy (IGCT) T32 Training Program at MD Anderson Cancer Center is currently recruiting clinician scientists and scientists for open postdoctoral fellow positions in image-guided cancer therapy research.

The IGCT T32 Training Program provides immersive, multi-disciplinary research training in the field of image guided cancer therapy, including surgery, interventional and diagnostic radiology, radiation oncology, imaging, and correlative pathology, guided by world-renowned research mentors who direct high impact translational projects. Trainees will engage in clinical shadowing with IGCT T32 faculty in key areas of image guided cancer therapy to gain perspectives from a broad range of research and clinical expertise. The program features cross-disciplinary mentoring and support from established clinician scientists and investigators, who will work with you to develop personalized goals and an adaptable training plan to fit your career goals. Guided mentoring and support in grant writing will help trainees to write and submit for independent funding to help prepare for the faculty phases of their careers.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

The primary goal of this T32 is to provide multi-disciplinary research training for clinician-scientists and scientists in the field of image guided cancer therapy.

Trainees will engage in hands-on multi-disciplinary research in one or more facets of the field of image guided cancer therapy (e.g., surgery, radiation oncology, interventional or diagnostic radiology, correlative pathology, imaging, etc.). They will gain clinical perspectives from a wide array of experts across modalities and anatomical sites through didactic learning, seminars, and clinical shadowing. Trainees will work with their unique cross-disciplinary faculty mentoring teams to establish and follow a personalized and adaptable training plan catered to their specific career goals. Trainees will also receive mentorship and support in writing and submitting independent grant applications (e.g., NIH K awards) that will help prepare them for future faculty positions. This program is two years in length.

All duties and responsibilities are carried out in compliance with institutional policies, ethical research standards, and applicable federal and state regulations.

Eligibility Requirements

Have completed an MD, PhD, or MD/PhD (or equivalent; within three (3) years of degree completion or completion of a clinical residency program). Have a strong desire and interest to pursue research in image guided cancer therapies (any area). Hold United States citizenship or permanent residency (as required by the National Institute of Health).

Additional Application Information

The following documents must be uploaded to the application: CV, Research/Interest Statement (2-page limit), Adversity/Diversity statement (2-page limit), and provide 3 references.

Please visit the IGCT T32 website for more information: https://www.mdanderson.org/education-training/clinical-research-training/postdoctoral-training/postdoctoral-fellowships/igct-t32-training-program.html.

POSITION INFORMATION

Offsite work arrangements are subject to approval and may be modified or revoked at any time based on business needs, performance considerations, or regulatory requirements.

This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.

It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html